Human Remains and Cemeteries program

The Human Remains and Cemeteries Program at the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation handles the investigation of non-forensic human skeletal remains finds in the state of Washington and the recording of all known cemeteries and burial sites within the state. These tasks are conducted by the State Physical Anthropologist (Guy Tasa, (360) 586-3534, Guy.Tasa@dahp.wa.gov). Follow the links on the left to learn further information regarding human remains, cemeteries, and applicable state laws.